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How sporting events like the 2018 FIFA World Cup has benefited Africa

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Climate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism - UNWTO

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Sanlam Top Destination Awards introduces new award for most water conscious establishment

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Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

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Tourvest CSR initiative empowers women in Africa

Tourvest CSR initiative empowers women in Africa

11 Jun 2018

Peace Parks Foundation agreement to develop ecotourism in Mozambique

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Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert 16 May 2018

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

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Sustainable conferences and events: An event greening guide

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#Indaba2018: Tourism's time in the spotlight

Danny Bryer 9 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The rise of Nigeria - why we should be paying attention to this travel market

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Natalia Rosa 8 May 2018

Director-General for the Department of Environmental Affairs, Nosipho Jezile-Ngcaba with the Fund's CEO Paul Zille, Chairman Mavuso Msimang and board members David Frost and Yolan Friedmann at the launch on 2 May 2018 in Johannesburg.

Tourism Conservation Fund to secure SA's biodiversity, promote more inclusive tourism industry

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KZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

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Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

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#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Africa's great migrations are failing but there is a solution - and you can eat it too

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Penny van Oosterzee 6 Apr 2018

How the internet is reshaping World Heritage and our experience of it

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Why Zanzibar was chosen for East Africa's greenest hotel

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Western Cape tourism remains undeterred by water crisis impact

Western Cape tourism remains undeterred by water crisis impact

23 Mar 2018

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Airbnb releases new filters and features to help disabled guests find the right accommodation

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Recycling programme launched in rapidly growing Victoria Falls town

Recycling programme launched in rapidly growing Victoria Falls town

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25 Jun 2018

Sanlam Top Destination Awards introduces new award for most water conscious establishment

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Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

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11 Jun 2018

Tourvest CSR initiative empowers women in Africa

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11 Jun 2018

Peace Parks Foundation agreement to develop ecotourism in Mozambique

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Nick Davies 17 May 2018

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

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Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert 16 May 2018

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Natalia Rosa 8 May 2018

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Tourism & TravelTourism Conservation Fund to secure SA's biodiversity, promote more inclusive tourism industry

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KZN, Durban open for business as it readies for Africa's #Indaba2018

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Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

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#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

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Africa's great migrations are failing but there is a solution - and you can eat it too

AgricultureAfrica's great migrations are failing but there is a solution - and you can eat it too

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How the internet is reshaping World Heritage and our experience of it

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Western Cape tourism remains undeterred by water crisis impact

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Recycling programme launched in rapidly growing Victoria Falls town

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Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

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Community-based wildlife conservation is bringing success to Tanzania

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